Eine zauberhaft nette Hexenfamilie - doch gefangen in der Zeit! Die 16-jährige Marissa ist eine waschechte Hexe, die mit ihrer großen Familie in einem verwinkelten Landhaus am Rande der Stadt auf einer Insel lebt. So weit, so idyllisch. Doch als Marissas Tante, das schwarze Schaf der Hexenfamilie, plötzlich wieder auftaucht, passieren seltsame Dinge: Marissas Cousine bricht abends krank zusammen und alle scheinen den gleichen Tag immer und immer wieder zu erleben. Fieberhaft macht sich Marissa auf die Suche: Warum genau wurde Tante Gladys verstoßen? Wie gelangte vor 150 Jahren das Haus mit seinem eigenwilligen Charakter in den Besitz ihrer Familie? Und warum sind alle in einer Zeitschleife gefangen? „Beneath the Ivy – The Witches of Silvercrest Coven“ ist eine humorvolle und tiefgründige Young-Adult-Hexengeschichte mit jeder Menge verwunschener Landhaus-Atmosphäre und nicht nur einem Familiengeheimnis, das es aufzudecken gilt! Fantasy-Jugendbuch ab 14 Jahren , das das Thema Traumabewältigung behutsam aufgreift Spannende Mystery-Fantasy in einem magischen Landhaus-Setting Herzlich-warme Hexengeschichte mit überraschenden Wendungen und einem Hauch Romantasy „Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier“ trifft „Charmed“ Von Fantasy- und Märchenspezialist Christian Handel atmosphärisch und mitreißend erzählt Verhexte Familiengeheimnisse, die es zu entzaubern gilt! Marissas Zuhause, Silvercrest Manor, ist ein gemütliches Landhaus mit schiefen Böden und einem Garten voller Kräuter und Heilpflanzen. Es gehört der Hexenfamilie Winslow, seit Ururgroßmutter Florence vor 150 Jahren auf die Insel kam. Wie es in den Familienbesitz gelangte, ist ein ungelöstes Rätsel. Manche behaupten, Florence habe mit blutroten Rubinen oder ihrer Unschuld bezahlt. Andere erzählen, der Verkäufer McSweeney habe einen Fluch von ihr verlangt. Doch die Winslows sind zwar Hexen, aber weder reich noch verfluchen sie Leute. Gefangen in einer Zeitschleife, geht Marissa nicht nur diesem Mysterium auf den Grund. Eine atmosphärische Young-Adult-Hexengeschichte voller Geheimnisse, die für gemütliche Lesestunden sorgt!

'Utterly enchanting - a romance voice to watch' BK Borison, author of Lovelight Farms 'A rom-com meets magic delight...' Sarah Adams, author of Practice Makes Perfect ----- Have you ever had a break-up so bad you wish the whole relationship had never happened? Well, Gemma's wish has come true. After one too many margaritas lead to her mystical aunt reading out a drunken spell, she wakes up in a parallel world where she didn't give years of her life to the wrong man. But you know what they say - be careful what you wish for... Because not only is her boring ex out of the picture, her extremely attractive male best friend also has no idea who she is. And in this world, Gemma and Dax don't have years of friendship history keeping them from becoming something more... Brimming with characters you can't help but fall for and off-the-charts chemistry, This Spells Love is a spellbinding friends-to-lovers, small-town rom-com. ----- ' As smooth as an oat milk latte and sweet as a doughnut' Jen DeLuca, bestselling author of Well Met 'A can't-put-it-down rom-com: sparkling humour, satisfying heat, and characters you'll fall in love with' Karma Brown, Recipe for a Perfect Wife 'Emily Henry and Mhairi McFarlane fans take note: you will be utterly charmed by this marvellous debut!' Marissa Stapley, Lucky

An exhilarating and deeply moving story of one man's attempt to sea kayak the areas of the Shipping Forecast, perfect for fans of The Salt Path and Attention All Shipping Foreword by Charlie Connelly, author of Attention All Shipping The Shipping Forecast has been described as the UK's national lullaby: a source of dependability and calm in our often chaotic world, it has charmed millions of listeners and aided generations of seafarers across the decades. No stranger to weathering a storm after living with a rare life-limiting condition and facing the death of his brother, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Forecast. On a journey that took him to the harshest and most tranquil stretches of our sea, Toby found the real people, places and stories behind the familiar names and imagined environments of the well-loved BBC broadcast. From the wildness and peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby hoped to gain the strength and balance he knew nature could provide and to discover what anchors us to each other. Written by Toby's sister Katie from his extensive notes and recordings after his untimely death, Moderate Becoming Good Later is both an epic adventure - sometimes choppy, constantly moving - and a personal voyage of discovery that includes old friends and new, plenty of wildlife, and the ever-present sea.

The German Girl sweeps from Berlin at the brink of WWII to Cuba on the cusp of revolution, to New York in the wake of September 11th, before reaching its deeply moving conclusion in the tumult of present-day Havana. Based on a true story, this wonderful novel gives voice to the joys and sorrows of generations of exiles, forever seeking a place called home. Before everything changed, Hannah Rosenthallived a charmed life. But now the streets of Berlin are draped in swastikas and Hannah is no longer welcome in the places she once considered home. A glimmer of hope appears in the shape of the St Louis, a transatlantic liner that promises Jews safe passage to Cuba. The Rosenthals sell everything to fund visas and tickets. At first the liner feels like luxury, but as they travel the circumstances of war change, and it soon becomes their prison. Seven decades later in New York, on her twelfth birthday Anna Rosen receives a package from Hannah, the great-aunt she never met but who raised her deceased father. Anna and her mother immediately travel to Cuba to meet this elderly relative, and for the first time Hannah tells them the untold story of her voyage on the St Louis. 'The German Girl tells a horrific story in profoundly human terms , and one ends up totally gripped and absorbed in the history' Julia Neuberger, author of On Being Jewish

A stunning showcase of the art behind Walt Disney Animation Studio's magical film, Encanto! With never-before-seen production art, character designs, storyboards, and colorscripts, The Art of Encanto celebrates the art of this stunning animated film, alongside exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and behind-the-scenes details into the creative development process. Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope. • EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation film through character designs, filmmaker stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. • PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, art buffs, and fans of Disney alike. Add this to the shelf alongside The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon, The Art of Frozen 2, and The Art of Soul. ©2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man... Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He's one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to him like a Disney princess, which is how he ends up reuniting with his childhood crush. Working at the animal shelter meant Sam frequently dealt with the strays and injured critters Lachie brought in as a kid. But now Little Kikishkin is all grown up and Sam's the one in need of rescuing when Lachie sets his sights on him. Their chemistry is electric and what started as a summer fling turns into something more. But Lachie is about to sign the deal of a lifetime - a seven year contract in a different state that will keep him hundreds of miles from Sam. Can he score a fairytale ending with his Prince Charming? The hot new mm romance in the Puckboys series, perfect for fans of Jesse H Reign and Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Codependency author and expert Darlene Lancer explains the narcissist's mind and motives and the personality of their partners. Dealing with a Narcissist reveals the unconscious forces driving their mutual attraction and relationship dynamics and sheds light on the damaging impact narcissists have on their partners and children. This is also workbook with strategies that can improve your self-esteem and help you maintain your self-respect and set boundaries in relationships with addicts, narcissists, or emotionally abusive people. If you were at first charmed by a narcissist, you soon had to contend with self-centeredness, defensiveness, and escalating criticisms and demands. Trying to satisfy them can feel impossible, and neither stops abuse, nor produces genuine caring and reciprocity. You end up frustrated and hurt that your feelings and needs are dismissed or ignored. Steadily, your self-esteem, confidence, trust, and independence decline in the relationship, as you give up more of yourself. Whether you want to improve your relationship or are ambivalent about staying or leaving, Dealing with a Narcissist - 8 Steps to Raise Self-Esteem and Set Boundaries will provide clarity and tools to handle interactions with difficult people. You'll strengthen your self-esteem and gain the ability to set boundaries and communicate effectively. Eight steps are recommended with specific exercises and techniques, which are applicable to any relationship with a difficult person-whether passive-aggressive, controlling, abusive, manipulative, or with a borderline or narcissistic personality disorder.

"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" is the children's classic by Swedish author Selma Lagerlof. Lagerlof published her charming coming-of-age tale in 1906 after being commissioned by the National Teachers Association of Sweden in 1902 to write a geography reading book for children in public schools. "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" centers around the travels of its main character, a young boy named Nils Holgersson, who begins the tale causing mischief and harming the animals on his family's farm. Left home alone one day while his family is at church, Nils captures a tomte, a small, gnome-like character from Swedish folklore. Nils is not kind to the little creature and as punishment Nils is turned into a tomte as well. Nils then leaves the farm before his family returns and joins a flock of wild geese. Nils accompanies the geese all over Sweden, where he observes all the unique qualities of the different provinces of the country and has many adventures. The experiences make Nils into a better and more mature person. Children and adults alike will be charmed by the descriptions of the natural world combined with Swedish folklore in this entertaining and adventurous tale. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, follows the translation of Velma Swanston Howard, and is illustrated by Mary Hamilton Frye.

"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" is the children's classic by Swedish author Selma Lagerlof. Lagerlof published her charming coming-of-age tale in 1906 after being commissioned by the National Teachers Association of Sweden in 1902 to write a geography reading book for children in public schools. "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" centers around the travels of its main character, a young boy named Nils Holgersson, who begins the tale causing mischief and harming the animals on his family's farm. Left home alone one day while his family is at church, Nils captures a tomte, a small, gnome-like character from Swedish folklore. Nils is not kind to the little creature and as punishment Nils is turned into a tomte as well. Nils then leaves the farm before his family returns and joins a flock of wild geese. Nils accompanies the geese all over Sweden, where he observes all the unique qualities of the different provinces of the country and has many adventures. The experiences make Nils into a better and more mature person. Children and adults alike will be charmed by the descriptions of the natural world combined with Swedish folklore in this entertaining and adventurous tale. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, follows the translation of Velma Swanston Howard, and is illustrated by Mary Hamilton Frye.

An exhilarating and deeply moving story of one man's attempt to sea kayak the areas of the Shipping Forecast, perfect for fans of The Salt Path and Attention All Shipping Foreword by Charlie Connelly, author of Attention All Shipping The Shipping Forecast has been described as the UK's national lullaby: a source of dependability and calm in our often chaotic world, it has charmed millions of listeners and aided generations of seafarers across the decades. No stranger to weathering a storm after living with a rare life-limiting condition and facing the death of his brother, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Forecast. On a journey that took him to the harshest and most tranquil stretches of our sea, Toby found the real people, places and stories behind the familiar names and imagined environments of the well-loved BBC broadcast. From the wildness and peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby hoped to gain the strength and balance he knew nature could provide and to discover what anchors us to each other. Written by Toby's sister Katie from his extensive notes and recordings after his untimely death, Moderate Becoming Good Later is both an epic adventure - sometimes choppy, constantly moving - and a personal voyage of discovery that includes old friends and new, plenty of wildlife, and the ever-present sea.

The German Girl sweeps from Berlin at the brink of WWII to Cuba on the cusp of revolution, to New York in the wake of September 11th, before reaching its deeply moving conclusion in the tumult of present-day Havana. Based on a true story, this wonderful novel gives voice to the joys and sorrows of generations of exiles, forever seeking a place called home. Before everything changed, Hannah Rosenthallived a charmed life. But now the streets of Berlin are draped in swastikas and Hannah is no longer welcome in the places she once considered home. A glimmer of hope appears in the shape of the St Louis, a transatlantic liner that promises Jews safe passage to Cuba. The Rosenthals sell everything to fund visas and tickets. At first the liner feels like luxury, but as they travel the circumstances of war change, and it soon becomes their prison. Seven decades later in New York, on her twelfth birthday Anna Rosen receives a package from Hannah, the great-aunt she never met but who raised her deceased father. Anna and her mother immediately travel to Cuba to meet this elderly relative, and for the first time Hannah tells them the untold story of her voyage on the St Louis. 'The German Girl tells a horrific story in profoundly human terms , and one ends up totally gripped and absorbed in the history' Julia Neuberger, author of On Being Jewish

Monhegan, Maine: a luscious island located twelve miles from land. Population: sixty eight. Well, sixty nine if you count me, Elizabeth Sweet, Monhegan's newest resident and retired child star. When I first step off the boat, I'm ready to be charmed by the island that holds the sweetest memories from my childhood. A place so remote that even the pesky media won't bother to look for me here. What I get instead is exasperation. "Summer people." It's grumbled like a curse, a growl of sorts. No one seems to want me here, least of all the grumpy sheriff who seems affronted by my mere existence. He's stupidly handsome, goes nowhere without his beloved golden retriever Bing, and speaks in nothing but grunts. Unfortunately for Fisher Jones, I'm not going anywhere. In fact we're neighbors. And his niece Sutton, like every other eight year old in America, is obsessed with me. Summer in Monhegan isn't at all what I expect, but neither is Fisher. I haven't quite figured out why he's so miserable, but I'm also not volunteering what I'm running from. All I know is the Islanders aren't the only ones worming their way into my heart. Though, I suppose it won't matter how I feel, if my past catches up to me. Maybe I'm destined to be nothing more than summer people.

From Lauren Willig, author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Ashford Affair, comes The Other Daughter, a tale full of deceit, passion, and revenge. Raised in a poor yet genteel household, Rachel Woodley is working in France as a governess when she receives news that her mother has died suddenly. Grief-stricken, she returns to the small town in England where she was raised to clear out the cottage...and finds a cutting from a London society magazine, with a photograph of her supposedly deceased father dated all of three months before. He's an earl, respected and influential, and he is standing with another daughter -- his legitimate daughter. Which makes Rachel...not legitimate. Everything she thought she knew about herself and her past -- even her very name -- is a lie. Still reeling from the death of her mother, and furious at this betrayal, Rachel sets herself up in London under a new identity. There she insinuates herself into the party-going crowd of Bright Young Things, with a steely determination to unveil her father's perfidy and bring his -- and her half-sister's -- charmed world crashing down. Very soon, however, Rachel faces two unexpected snags: she finds that she genuinely likes her half-sister, Olivia, whose situation isn't as simple it appears; and that she might just be falling for her sister's fiancé...

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man... Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He's one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to him like a Disney princess, which is how he ends up reuniting with his childhood crush. Working at the animal shelter meant Sam frequently dealt with the strays and injured critters Lachie brought in as a kid. But now Little Kikishkin is all grown up and Sam's the one in need of rescuing when Lachie sets his sights on him. Their chemistry is electric and what started as a summer fling turns into something more. But Lachie is about to sign the deal of a lifetime - a seven year contract in a different state that will keep him hundreds of miles from Sam. Can he score a fairytale ending with his Prince Charming? The hot new mm romance in the Puckboys series, perfect for fans of Jesse H Reign and Rachel Reid. Puckboys Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy Book 3: Shameless Puckboy Book 4: Foolish Puckboy Book 5: Clueless Puckboy Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy Book 8: Possessive Puckboy Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy Book 10: Charming Puckboy

'Utterly enchanting - a romance voice to watch' BK Borison, author of Lovelight Farms 'A rom-com meets magic delight...' Sarah Adams, author of Practice Makes Perfect ----- Have you ever had a break-up so bad you wish the whole relationship had never happened? Well, Gemma's wish has come true. After one too many margaritas lead to her mystical aunt reading out a drunken spell, she wakes up in a parallel world where she didn't give years of her life to the wrong man. But you know what they say - be careful what you wish for... Because not only is her boring ex out of the picture, her extremely attractive male best friend also has no idea who she is. And in this world, Gemma and Dax don't have years of friendship history keeping them from becoming something more... Brimming with characters you can't help but fall for and off-the-charts chemistry, This Spells Love is a spellbinding friends-to-lovers, small-town rom-com. ----- ' As smooth as an oat milk latte and sweet as a doughnut' Jen DeLuca, bestselling author of Well Met 'A can't-put-it-down rom-com: sparkling humour, satisfying heat, and characters you'll fall in love with' Karma Brown, Recipe for a Perfect Wife 'Emily Henry and Mhairi McFarlane fans take note: you will be utterly charmed by this marvellous debut!' Marissa Stapley, Lucky

“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!” Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children’s classic that has charmed readers for generations. Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; from the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City to the dark, foreboding forest; and finally, to the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. Join the found family of Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman as they journey through the wonderful land of Oz. This Classic Edition of The Wizard of Oz features: A beautifully designed hardcover A child-friendly retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum's original text Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers during the holidays or for birthdays Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Snow White.

Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” —A. J. Finn Zig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer's #1 New York Times bestselling thriller The Escape Artist. What's the one secret no one knows about you? Archie Mint has a secret. He's led a charmed life—he's got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he's killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint's been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined. While working on Mint's body before his funeral, mortician Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint's former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig's life—so he knows better than most that she's as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning. Following Nola's trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government's most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself. Trouble always finds her... She's the lightning rod.

A teen is plagued with visions of a terrible future in the first book in the post-apocalyptic The Arcana Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole—filled with riveting action, the dark mysticism of Tarot cards, and breathtaking romance. Sixteen year old Evangeline “Evie” Greene leads a charmed life—until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, killing everyone she loves, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future—and they're still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux. With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can't totally trust Jack. If he ever cast that seductive smile her way, how could she possibly resist him? As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophecy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it's not always clear who is on which side...

Why do some people seem to lead charmed lives? They are attractive, but also lively, friendly and charismatic. People want to be around them. Doors open for them. The answer, this book shows, is in the power of erotic capital - the overlooked human asset that is at the heart of how we work, interact, make money, succeed and conduct our relationships. Catherine Hakim's groundbreaking book reveals how erotic capital is just as influential in life as how rich, clever, educated or well-connected we are. Drawing on hard evidence, she illustrates how this potent force develops from an early age, with attractive children assumed to be intelligent, competent and good. She examines how women and men learn to exploit it throughout their lives, how it differs across cultures and how it affects all spheres of activity, from dating and mating to politics, business, film, music , the arts and sport. She also explores why erotic capital is growing in importance in today's highly sexualised culture and yet, ironically, as a 'feminine' virtue, remains sidelined. Honey Money is a call for us to recognize the economic and social value of erotic capital, and truly acknowledge beauty and pleasure. This will not only change the role of women in society, getting them a better deal in both public and private life - it could also revolutionize our power structures, big business, the sex industry, government, marriage, education and almost everything we do.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me."--Reese Witherspoon (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick) "The perfect book to get lost in . . . Josie Silver's characters sneak their way into your heart and stay."--Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story. Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn't exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic...and then her bus drives away. Certain they're fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn't find him, not when it matters anyway. Instead they "reunite" at a Christmas party, when her best friend Sarah giddily introduces her new boyfriend to Laurie. It's Jack, the man from the bus. It would be. What follows for Laurie, Sarah and Jack is ten years of friendship, heartbreak, missed opportunities, roads not taken, and destinies reconsidered. One Day in December is a joyous, heartwarming and immensely moving love story to escape into and a reminder that fate takes inexplicable turns along the route to happiness.